We're so excited to welcome you this long weekend!

But before hopping in the car, check out these 7 tips for making your gatehouse arrival as smooth as possible: bit.ly/2SwGVLa

(TLDR: please be patient with us -- we're expect lots of visitors!)

Whether you're a camper, hiker, boater, or angler, you can be a hero in the fight against #InvasiveSpecies !

Join the fight: bit.ly/48sZUaj

Want to take action right now? Share this post to inspire future heroes!

#NISAW

Visiting a provincial park this long weekend?

Book your day use permit in advance to speed up your entry! ⤵️
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Welcome back to all our visitors and also to our winged friends who have travelled a long way to be here!

For migration weekend, we're bringing back bird banding demonstrations, as well as many other amazing programs!

Visit ontarioparks.ca/park/pinery/ev… for a full list of activities!

To celebrate #ActONLitter Day today Killbear staff did a Park-wide cleanup! 🙌

When camping at Killbear, always remember to pick up after yourself and leave your site better than you found it!

🫶 ♻️

#KillbearPP #Camping #Cleanup

It's blackfly season!

Planning on visiting the park? Come prepared with a bug head net!

Don't have one? No problem! Head nets are available for purchase at the park office!

No flowers? No problem!

Red Admiral butterflies feed mainly on tree sap, rotting fruit, and partake in 'puddling' - drinking from puddles to extract minerals.

Keep an eye out in forested areas for these busy butterflies!

Perimeter Challenge Reminder:

The Perimeter Challenge Registration closes tomorrow, May 15th. If you haven't signed up for the Perimeter Challenge yet, but would like to participate, make sure you register by tomorrow!

Join us May 14th at 10am for the Annual Day of Action on Litter and be part of a provincial celebration to clean up litter and raise awareness about the impact of waste! See our Facebook page for more details and to RSVP. 🌲 🗑️ ☀️ #ActONlitter #BPPActONlitter

Tomorrow is #DayofAction on litter at Bass Lake Provincial Park! ♻️

Come out and help keep our Park clean! #ActONLitter 🌎

Volunteers will receive free entry for the day and can meet our staff at 10:00am at the beach parking lot! 🚮

To lean more visit: bit.ly/3hS3vqj

Teachers, discover the integral role of Kinoomaage-Waapkong (Teaching Rocks) in Algonkian spirituality and culture: bit.ly/3wuGyEq

Your students will gain insights into Indigenous values, artistic expression, and land connections! #edchat

Things we want visitors to do in parks:
🌳 Hike
🌳 Bike
🌳 Swim
🌳 Relax
🌳 Learn about and appreciate nature

Things we don't want visitors to do in parks:
🌳 Litter

It's that simple! Please don't leave garbage behind in parks. bit.ly/3QIjLwe

#ActONLitter

We're all familiar with 'row, row, row your boat,' but have you heard of the new boating anthem, 'clean, drain, dry your boat?' 🚤

It's what all the #InvasiveSpecies fighters are doing. 💁‍♀️

Follow these tips to protect Ontario's waterways: bit.ly/49EovJO

#NISAW

Its May, and what are the Black Bears up to?

Check out this blog for information about what Black Bears are up to this month! 👇 bit.ly/3UhRQFq

Did you know that many of the birds you see or hear at Charleston Lake in the spring are actually migratory species! These species, like the White-crowned Sparrow, are only visiting the park for a short time, before they move on to another home.

Camping or visiting a park for the first time? Feeling a bit unsure?

'What do I pack? What are the rules? How can I make this trip as comfortable as possible?' 🤔

Don't worry! Our Park Ambassador program is here to make your adventure easy: bit.ly/3Ih8mPh

It's almost time! 📺🍿

Our Discovery staff and Kettle Lakes PP are unveiling the awesome adaptations that make the poplar tree so impressive! 🌳

Tune into TVOkids at 5:50 p.m. to discover how this super species survives the harsh boreal forest climate!

Park-lovers, tune into TVOkids at 5:50 p.m. tonight for another episode of Secrets of the Forest! 📺🌲

Join Taviss as she heads to Kettle Lakes PP, where our Discovery staff introduce her to the poplar tree – a super species that can stay alive in the harsh boreal forest climate!

Parks are home to many majestic and beautiful oak trees. 🌳

But there is a silent threat causing oak trees to wilt, discolor, and often die: #OakWilt , an invasive fungal disease.

Learn how you can help! ⤵️
bit.ly/3JC6CAV

#InvasiveSpecies #NISAW

Did you know that you can now book your daily vehicle permit for Emily Provincial Park in advance?

Getting your permit ahead of time guarantees access even on busy weekends and holidays!

Here's everything you need to know to book your advanced day pass:
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